These actors started when they were kids

April 11, 2012 7:11 AM

By the time she was 6, Drew Barrymore had already starred in "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial." By the time she turned 18, Barrymore had been in 25 movies and TV shows.

By the time she was 6, Drew Barrymore had already starred in "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial." By the time she turned 18, Barrymore had been in 25 movies and TV shows.

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Now 36, Barrymore continues to star in films and lend her voice to the Fox animated comedy "Family Guy." Her newest movie, "Everybody Loves Whales" with Kristen Bell, John Krasinski and Dermot Mulroney, comes out in 2012. less

Now 36, Barrymore continues to star in films and lend her voice to the Fox animated comedy "Family Guy." Her newest movie, "Everybody Loves Whales" with Kristen Bell, John Krasinski and Dermot Mulroney, comes ... more

Christina Applegate was 15 when she was cast as Robin Kennedy, a teenager whose father is a Los Angeles police detective, in "Heart of the City." She also spent 10 years on "Married with Children" between the ages of 15 and 25. less

Christina Applegate was 15 when she was cast as Robin Kennedy, a teenager whose father is a Los Angeles police detective, in "Heart of the City." She also spent 10 years on "Married with Children" between the ... more

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A breast cancer survivor, Applegate, 39, has a new show premiering this fall, "Up All Night," with Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph.

A breast cancer survivor, Applegate, 39, has a new show premiering this fall, "Up All Night," with Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph.

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Mayim Bialik was 15 when she started playing Blossom Russo on the hit '90s show "Blossom." Before that, she had roles on "Webster" and "Molloy."

Mayim Bialik was 15 when she started playing Blossom Russo on the hit '90s show "Blossom." Before that, she had roles on "Webster" and "Molloy."

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Bialik, now 35, has a role on the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory" and on the ABC Family show "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."

Bialik, now 35, has a role on the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory" and on the ABC Family show "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."

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Kirk Cameron was 15 when he was cast as lovable troublemaker Mike Seaver on "Growing Pains."

Kirk Cameron was 15 when he was cast as lovable troublemaker Mike Seaver on "Growing Pains."

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Now 40, Cameron is a born-again Christian. He doesn't act as much as he used to: The Internet Movie Database lists his last project as 2008's drama "Fireproof."

Now 40, Cameron is a born-again Christian. He doesn't act as much as he used to: The Internet Movie Database lists his last project as 2008's drama "Fireproof."

Lacey Chabert, center, was 12 when she started her role as Claudia on "Party of Five." She was 16 when this photo with Heather Graham and Mimi Rogers was taken after Chabert played Penny Robinson in "Lost in Space." Chabert also did voiceover work for several TV shows before she was 18, including "The Wild Thornberrys" and "Family Guy." less

Lacey Chabert, center, was 12 when she started her role as Claudia on "Party of Five." She was 16 when this photo with Heather Graham and Mimi Rogers was taken after Chabert played Penny Robinson in "Lost in ... more

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Although 2004's "Mean Girls" is Chabert's most popular film to date, the 28-year-old has four movies scheduled to come out by 2012.

Although 2004's "Mean Girls" is Chabert's most popular film to date, the 28-year-old has four movies scheduled to come out by 2012.

By the time Jennifer Connelly was 20 (when this photo with Dennis Hopper was taken in 1990), Connelly had starred in several movies, including 1985's "Phenomena" (when she was 15) and 1986's "Labyrinth" (when she was 16). less

By the time Jennifer Connelly was 20 (when this photo with Dennis Hopper was taken in 1990), Connelly had starred in several movies, including 1985's "Phenomena" (when she was 15) and 1986's "Labyrinth" (when ... more

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The 40-year-old Connelly still acts and starred in 2009's "He's Just Not That Into You" and this year's "The Dilemma" with Vince Vaughn, Kevin James and Winona Ryder.

The 40-year-old Connelly still acts and starred in 2009's "He's Just Not That Into You" and this year's "The Dilemma" with Vince Vaughn, Kevin James and Winona Ryder.

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Macaulay Culkin launched into the public eye at the age of
10, when he starred as Kevin McCalister in 1990's "Home Alone." From
there, he starred in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," "The Pagemaster"
and "Richie Rich" before the age of 14. less

Macaulay Culkin launched into the public eye at the age of
10, when he starred as Kevin McCalister in 1990's "Home Alone." From
there, he starred in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," "The Pagemaster"
and ... more

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Culkin, now 31, took almost 10 years off after 1994's
"Richie Rich" but has appeared in several films since 2003. He also
does voice work on "Robot Chicken."

Culkin, now 31, took almost 10 years off after 1994's
"Richie Rich" but has appeared in several films since 2003. He also
does voice work on "Robot Chicken."

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Claire Danes first hit it big when she was 15 and cast as Beth March in the 1994 version of "Little Women." Then came a stint as Angela Chase on "My So-Called Life" in 1994-95, then the lead in Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film "Romeo+Juliet" alongside fellow child actor Leonardo DiCaprio when she was just 17. less

Claire Danes first hit it big when she was 15 and cast as Beth March in the 1994 version of "Little Women." Then came a stint as Angela Chase on "My So-Called Life" in 1994-95, then the lead in Baz Luhrmann's ... more

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Danes, 32, won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Temple Grandin in the 2010 TV movie of the same name, and stars in the new TV show "Homeland" this fall.

Danes, 32, won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Temple Grandin in the 2010 TV movie of the same name, and stars in the new TV show "Homeland" this fall.

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Leonardo DiCaprio's first big role was in 1991, when he joined the cast of "Growing Pains" as Luke Bower at the age of 17. Before that, DiCaprio had been on the TV shows "Parenthood" and "Santa Barbara."

Leonardo DiCaprio's first big role was in 1991, when he joined the cast of "Growing Pains" as Luke Bower at the age of 17. Before that, DiCaprio had been on the TV shows "Parenthood" and "Santa Barbara."

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The 36-year-old DiCaprio is one of the biggest stars these days, with three Oscar nominations under his belt. He also starred in 2010's "Inception" and will play Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann's 2012 adaptation of "The Great Gatsby." less

The 36-year-old DiCaprio is one of the biggest stars these days, with three Oscar nominations under his belt. He also starred in 2010's "Inception" and will play Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann's 2012 adaptation of ... more

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Shannen Doherty, shown here at the age of 21 in 1992, played Jenny Wilder on "Little House on the Prairie" when she was 11. She was on "Our House" for a few years at the age of 15, then cast on "Beverly Hills, 90210" in 1990. less

Shannen Doherty, shown here at the age of 21 in 1992, played Jenny Wilder on "Little House on the Prairie" when she was 11. She was on "Our House" for a few years at the age of 15, then cast on "Beverly Hills, ... more

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Now 40, Doherty remains in television. She had a role on the new "90210" and starred in the 2010 TV show "Mari-Kari."

Now 40, Doherty remains in television. She had a role on the new "90210" and starred in the 2010 TV show "Mari-Kari."

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Kirsten Dunst's career started at the age of 7, when she voiced the main character in the English version of the Japanese film "Kiki's Delivery Service." At 12, she played Amy March in "Little Women" and Judy Shepherd in 1995's "Jumanji," alongside Robin Williams, at the age of 13. She was in "Wag the Dog" with Dustin Hoffman, right, in 1997, when she was 15. less

Kirsten Dunst's career started at the age of 7, when she voiced the main character in the English version of the Japanese film "Kiki's Delivery Service." At 12, she played Amy March in "Little Women" and Judy ... more

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Dunst, 29, continues to be in movies, including her time as Mary Jane Watson in the "Spider-Man" trilogy. She will appear in "On the Road," the movie version of Jack Kerouac's novel, in 2012.

Dunst, 29, continues to be in movies, including her time as Mary Jane Watson in the "Spider-Man" trilogy. She will appear in "On the Road," the movie version of Jack Kerouac's novel, in 2012.

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One could argue that because Zac Efron is still practically a child, he has yet to outgrow the "child star" label. However, Efron, shown here at the age of 17 in 2004, began acting at the age of 15 in an episode of Joss Whedon's "Firefly." less

One could argue that because Zac Efron is still practically a child, he has yet to outgrow the "child star" label. However, Efron, shown here at the age of 17 in 2004, began acting at the age of 15 in an ... more

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Efron, 23, has worked to shed his "High School Musical" image, starring in the downer "Charlie St. Cloud." He will appear in the star-studded cast of "New Year's Eve," out Dec. 9.

Efron, 23, has worked to shed his "High School Musical" image, starring in the downer "Charlie St. Cloud." He will appear in the star-studded cast of "New Year's Eve," out Dec. 9.

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Corey Feldman, far right, graced several '80s movies with his presence, including "Stand By Me," with (from left) Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix and Jerry O'Connell. Feldman was 15 in "Stand By Me," and was 14 when he played Mouth in "The Goonies." He also appeared in "Gremlins" at the age of 13 and "The Bad News Bears" when he was 8. less

Corey Feldman, far right, graced several '80s movies with his presence, including "Stand By Me," with (from left) Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix and Jerry O'Connell. Feldman was 15 in "Stand By Me," and was 14 when ... more

The 40-year-old Feldman still acts, and has two horror movies, "Zombex" and "Six Degrees of Hell," due out in the next year.

The 40-year-old Feldman still acts, and has two horror movies, "Zombex" and "Six Degrees of Hell," due out in the next year.

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Jodie Foster was 14 when she played a 12-year-old prostitute in the 1976 movie "Taxi Driver." Before that, Foster appeared in several TV shows, including "Paper Moon" at the age of 12, and a few movies, including playing Becky Thatcher in 1973's "Tom Sawyer." less

Jodie Foster was 14 when she played a 12-year-old prostitute in the 1976 movie "Taxi Driver." Before that, Foster appeared in several TV shows, including "Paper Moon" at the age of 12, and a few movies, ... more

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Now a director and producer as well as an actress, Foster, 48, tends toward thrillers, including "Flightplan" and "Panic Room." Her next movie, "Elysium" with Matt Damon, is scheduled to come out March 1, 2013.

Now a director and producer as well as an actress, Foster, 48, tends toward thrillers, including "Flightplan" and "Panic Room." Her next movie, "Elysium" with Matt Damon, is scheduled to come out March 1, 2013.

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His first big role might have been on "3rd Rock from the Sun," but Joseph Gordon-Levitt, left, started acting at the age of 7, when he had a guest role on "Family Ties." He also appeared on "Dark Shadows" at the age of 10, "The Powers that Be" at 11 and "Roseanne" between the ages of 12 and 14. He started on "3rd Rock from the Sun" at 15. less

His first big role might have been on "3rd Rock from the Sun," but Joseph Gordon-Levitt, left, started acting at the age of 7, when he had a guest role on "Family Ties." He also appeared on "Dark Shadows" at ... more

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30-year-old Gordon-Levitt has appeared in a wide variety of movies, including the 2009 romantic comedy "(500) Days of Summer" and the 2010 thriller "Inception." He will play John Blake in the 2012 Batman film, "The Dark Knight Rises." less

30-year-old Gordon-Levitt has appeared in a wide variety of movies, including the 2009 romantic comedy "(500) Days of Summer" and the 2010 thriller "Inception." He will play John Blake in the 2012 Batman film, ... more

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Neil Patrick Harris sprang to stardom playing boy wonder Doogie Howser starting in 1989, when he was 16.

Neil Patrick Harris sprang to stardom playing boy wonder Doogie Howser starting in 1989, when he was 16.

Harris, now 38, was put back in the spotlight when he landed the role of womanizing Barney Stinson on "How I Met Your Mother," which starts its seventh season this fall. He has also played host to recent awards shows and performed on the 2010 Academy Awards. less

Harris, now 38, was put back in the spotlight when he landed the role of womanizing Barney Stinson on "How I Met Your Mother," which starts its seventh season this fall. He has also played host to recent awards ... more

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At the age of 6, Ron Howard landed the role of Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show." By the age of 18, he had been in 44 different movies and TV shows, including "The Music Man" (1962, when Howard was 8).

At the age of 6, Ron Howard landed the role of Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show." By the age of 18, he had been in 44 different movies and TV shows, including "The Music Man" (1962, when Howard was 8).

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Now primarily a director (even winning an Academy Award for 2001's "A Beautiful Mind"), Howard, 57, is at the helm of two movies due out before 2013, including "Under the Banner of Heaven" and "Rush."

Now primarily a director (even winning an Academy Award for 2001's "A Beautiful Mind"), Howard, 57, is at the helm of two movies due out before 2013, including "Under the Banner of Heaven" and "Rush."

By the time Scarlett Johansson was 18, when this 2002 photo with Joe Pantoliano was taken, Johansson had been in several films, including "Home Alone 3" when she was 15.

By the time Scarlett Johansson was 18, when this 2002 photo with Joe Pantoliano was taken, Johansson had been in several films, including "Home Alone 3" when she was 15.

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Now 26, ScarJo is in high demand, starring in several blockbusters in the last few years, including "The Other Boleyn Girl," "He's Just Not That Into You" and "Iron Man 2." She will appear in 2012's "The Avengers" with Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow and others. less

Now 26, ScarJo is in high demand, starring in several blockbusters in the last few years, including "The Other Boleyn Girl," "He's Just Not That Into You" and "Iron Man 2." She will appear in 2012's "The ... more

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Shia LaBeouf, center (photographed with Ben Affleck, left, and producer Chris Moore), started acting when he was 12, doing small parts in various movies and TV shows before handing the role of Louis Stevens in the Disney series "Even Stevens" in 1999, when he was 13. less

Shia LaBeouf, center (photographed with Ben Affleck, left, and producer Chris Moore), started acting when he was 12, doing small parts in various movies and TV shows before handing the role of Louis Stevens in ... more

LaBeouf's latest blockbusters include the "Transformers" trilogy and the fourth "Indiana Jones" movie with Harrison Ford. The 25-year-old has two new movies coming out in 2012, "The Wettest County in the World" and "The Company You Keep." less

LaBeouf's latest blockbusters include the "Transformers" trilogy and the fourth "Indiana Jones" movie with Harrison Ford. The 25-year-old has two new movies coming out in 2012, "The Wettest County in the World" ... more

Diane Lane
was 14 when she played Lauren King in 1979's "A Little Romance."
She's photographed here with Francis Ford Coppola in 1984, after Lane had
already appeared in 11 films and TV movies and shows.

Diane Lane
was 14 when she played Lauren King in 1979's "A Little Romance."
She's photographed here with Francis Ford Coppola in 1984, after Lane had
already appeared in 11 films and TV movies and shows.

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Lane, now 46, can be seen in 2010's "Secretariat"
and will play Clark Kent's
mother in the new Superman movie, "Man of Steel," due in 2013. (The
hero himself will be played by Henry Cavill, with Amy Adams playing love
interest Lois Lane.) less

Lane, now 46, can be seen in 2010's "Secretariat"
and will play Clark Kent's
mother in the new Superman movie, "Man of Steel," due in 2013. (The
hero himself will be played by Henry Cavill, with Amy Adams ... more

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Like Zac Efron, Taylor Lautner can technically still be counted as a child star, but Lautner, 11 in this photo, got his first acting gig at the age of 9. He played Sharkboy in the kids' movie "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D" at 13, the same age he was when he was in "Cheaper by the Dozen 2." less

Like Zac Efron, Taylor Lautner can technically still be counted as a child star, but Lautner, 11 in this photo, got his first acting gig at the age of 9. He played Sharkboy in the kids' movie "The Adventures of ... more

After landing the role of Jacob Black in the "Twilight" saga, Lautner, now 19, has appeared in several films, including "Abduction" and "Valentine's Day." He has two "Twilight" movies remaining, and two more movies in the works, "Incarceron" and "Goliath." less

After landing the role of Jacob Black in the "Twilight" saga, Lautner, now 19, has appeared in several films, including "Abduction" and "Valentine's Day." He has two "Twilight" movies remaining, and two more ... more

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Lindsay Lohan's first big movie was as twins in 1998's
"The Parent Trap," when Lohan was 12 years old. She then starred in a
few Disney TV movies, including "Life-Size" and "Get a
Clue," before she played opposite Jamie Lee Curtis in "Freaky
Friday" when she was 17. less

Lindsay Lohan's first big movie was as twins in 1998's
"The Parent Trap," when Lohan was 12 years old. She then starred in a
few Disney TV movies, including "Life-Size" and "Get a
Clue," before she played ... more

Nowadays, Lohan, 25, is better known for her legal troubles.
She received two DUIs and went to rehab three times, and was even sentenced to
jail in July for violating the terms of her probation. Film-wise, Lohan is set
to appear in two films in 2011, "Underground Comedy" with Rob
Schneider, Michelle Rodriguez and Adrien Brody, and drama "Mob Street." less

Nowadays, Lohan, 25, is better known for her legal troubles.
She received two DUIs and went to rehab three times, and was even sentenced to
jail in July for violating the terms of her probation. Film-wise, ... more

Rob Lowe, shown here at 19, got his start in 1979 at the age of 15 on the TV show "A New Kind of Family." He skyrocketed to fame during the 1980s as part of the Brat Pack, starring in "St. Elmo's Fire" and "About Last Night." less

Rob Lowe, shown here at 19, got his start in 1979 at the age of 15 on the TV show "A New Kind of Family." He skyrocketed to fame during the 1980s as part of the Brat Pack, starring in "St. Elmo's Fire" and ... more

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Now 47, Lowe is a regular on NBC's comedy "Parks and Recreation," following his success on the TV series "Brothers & Sisters," which ended its run in 2010. He also plays Drew Peterson in the TV movie "The Drew Peterson Story" and has two other films scheduled for 2012, "Knife Fight" and "Glide." less

Now 47, Lowe is a regular on NBC's comedy "Parks and Recreation," following his success on the TV series "Brothers & Sisters," which ended its run in 2010. He also plays Drew Peterson in the TV movie "The Drew ... more

The Olsen twins, Mary-Kate, left, and Ashley, weren't even a year old when they shared the role of Michelle Tanner on "Full House." From there, the twins, 13 in this photo, appeared in many films and had their own TV show, "Two of a Kind," at 13. less

The Olsen twins, Mary-Kate, left, and Ashley, weren't even a year old when they shared the role of Michelle Tanner on "Full House." From there, the twins, 13 in this photo, appeared in many films and had their ... more

Ashley, left, and Mary-Kate Olsen, now 25, are billionaires and more into fashion than acting, though Mary-Kate has been seen on "Weeds" and in the 2011 film "Beastly." They have a clothing line at Wal-Mart stores and a couture fashion label called "The Row." less

Ashley, left, and Mary-Kate Olsen, now 25, are billionaires and more into fashion than acting, though Mary-Kate has been seen on "Weeds" and in the 2011 film "Beastly." They have a clothing line at Wal-Mart ... more

In addition to her seemingly endless role as Carrie Bradshaw in the "Sex and the City" franchise, the 46-year-old Parker continues to act in films. She is one of many stars in the year-end "New Year's Eve," and her next film, "I Don't Know How She Does It," is an ode to a woman who balances a career and a family. less

In addition to her seemingly endless role as Carrie Bradshaw in the "Sex and the City" franchise, the 46-year-old Parker continues to act in films. She is one of many stars in the year-end "New Year's Eve," and ... more

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Martha Plimpton, far right, was 15 when she played Stef in 1985's "The Goonies." By the age of 18, Plimpton had been in 11 films and TV shows.

Martha Plimpton, far right, was 15 when she played Stef in 1985's "The Goonies." By the age of 18, Plimpton had been in 11 films and TV shows.

Plimpton, 40, can now be seen on two TV series, "The Good Wife" and "Raising Hope," and has guest starred on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."

Plimpton, 40, can now be seen on two TV series, "The Good Wife" and "Raising Hope," and has guest starred on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."

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Raven-Symone, center, shown with boxing legend Muhammad Ali, was 4 when she was cast as Olivia Kendall on "The Cosby Show" in 1989. She continued to appear on TV, spending five years on "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" between the ages of 7 and 12, then was found on The Disney Channel in movies like "Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century" and "The Cheetah Girls," all before the age of 18. less

Raven-Symone, center, shown with boxing legend Muhammad Ali, was 4 when she was cast as Olivia Kendall on "The Cosby Show" in 1989. She continued to appear on TV, spending five years on "Hangin' with Mr. ... more

After spending eight years with The Disney Channel, including a four-year stint starring on "That's So Raven," Raven-Symone, 25, has her own show on ABC Family, "State of Georgia."

After spending eight years with The Disney Channel, including a four-year stint starring on "That's So Raven," Raven-Symone, 25, has her own show on ABC Family, "State of Georgia."

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Christina Ricci was 11 when she was cast as Wednesday Addams in 1991's "The Addams Family." Her breakout role was in 1995, when, at the age of 15, she played Kat Harvey in "Casper." Before the age of 18, she also appeared in "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," and was 19 when she starred opposite Johnny Depp in "Sleepy Hollow." less

Christina Ricci was 11 when she was cast as Wednesday Addams in 1991's "The Addams Family." Her breakout role was in 1995, when, at the age of 15, she played Kat Harvey in "Casper." Before the age of 18, she ... more

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Ricci, now 31, is set to star in the new TV series "Pan Am," set in the 1960s. She also has four films lined up through 2013.

Ricci, now 31, is set to star in the new TV series "Pan Am," set in the 1960s. She also has four films lined up through 2013.

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Before Molly Ringwald, 19 in this photo, became the '80s It Girl, she was on "The Facts of Life" in 1979-80 at 11 years old. "Sixteen Candles," made when Ringwald was 16, and "The Breakfast Club," when she was 17, catapulted her to stardom. less

Before Molly Ringwald, 19 in this photo, became the '80s It Girl, she was on "The Facts of Life" in 1979-80 at 11 years old. "Sixteen Candles," made when Ringwald was 16, and "The Breakfast Club," when she was ... more

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After several years out of the spotlight, Ringwald, 43, can be seen on ABC Family's "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."

After several years out of the spotlight, Ringwald, 43, can be seen on ABC Family's "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."

Photo: Peter Kramer, FRE

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Kurt Russell landed a part in the Elvis Presley movie "It Happened at the World's Fair" when he was 10. Russell played the lead character in the 1963-64 series "The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters" when he was 12 (also when this photo was taken). He spent his final years as a child star appearing on the TV series "Daniel Boone" from 1965 to 1969. less

Kurt Russell landed a part in the Elvis Presley movie "It Happened at the World's Fair" when he was 10. Russell played the lead character in the 1963-64 series "The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters" when he was 12 ... more

Since last appearing in films in 2007, Russell, 60, has two movies lined up for 2011, "Waco" and "Touchback." He has lived with actress Goldie Hawn since 1983.

Since last appearing in films in 2007, Russell, 60, has two movies lined up for 2011, "Waco" and "Touchback." He has lived with actress Goldie Hawn since 1983.

Photo: Dan Steinberg, FRE

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Winona Ryder was 17 when she was cast as Lydia Deetz in the 1988 film "Beetlejuice." Before that, she had been in "Square Dance" (1987) and "Lucas" (1986). At 19, when this photo was taken, she was cast as Kim in 1990's "Edward Scissorhands," starring alongside Johnny Depp. less

Winona Ryder was 17 when she was cast as Lydia Deetz in the 1988 film "Beetlejuice." Before that, she had been in "Square Dance" (1987) and "Lucas" (1986). At 19, when this photo was taken, she was cast as Kim ... more

Photo: WYATT COUNTS, STR

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After some legal trouble involving a 2001 shoplifting, Ryder, 39, returned to the screen in 2006, and was seen in Oscar fodder "Black Swan." She provides the voice of Elsa van Helsing in the 2012 animated movie "Frankenweenie" and will star in "The Stare" with James Franco. less

After some legal trouble involving a 2001 shoplifting, Ryder, 39, returned to the screen in 2006, and was seen in Oscar fodder "Black Swan." She provides the voice of Elsa van Helsing in the 2012 animated movie ... more

Brooke Shields' first role was in "After the
Fall," a 1974 TV movie, when she was 9. In 1978, she played a 12-year-old
prostitute in "Pretty Baby," and went on to appear in several movies
before she was 18, including "King of the Gypsies" (1978),
"Wanda Nevada" (1979) and "Endless Love" (1981). less

Brooke Shields' first role was in "After the
Fall," a 1974 TV movie, when she was 9. In 1978, she played a 12-year-old
prostitute in "Pretty Baby," and went on to appear in several movies
before she was 18, ... more

Brooke Shields' first role was in "After the
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Shields, 46, can now be found on Broadway, playing Morticia
in "The Addams Family." She has also been seen on "The
Middle" and "Hannah Montana," and was one of the stars of the
short-lived series "Lipstick Jungle." less

Shields, 46, can now be found on Broadway, playing Morticia
in "The Addams Family." She has also been seen on "The
Middle" and "Hannah Montana," and was one of the stars of the
short-lived series "Lipstick ... more

Photo: Victoria Will, FRE

Shields, 46, can now be found on Broadway, playing Morticia
in... Photo-1577727.30710 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Tori Spelling was 19 when this photo was taken with "Melrose Place" star Andrew Shue, but before "Beverly Hills, 90210," Spelling was appearing on various TV shows, including "Vega$" at the age of 8 and "Fantasy Island" in 1983, when she was 10. She also appeared on "Saved by the Bell" in 1990 at age 17, the same year and age as when she was cast on the long-running "Beverly Hills, 90210." less

Tori Spelling was 19 when this photo was taken with "Melrose Place" star Andrew Shue, but before "Beverly Hills, 90210," Spelling was appearing on various TV shows, including "Vega$" at the age of 8 and ... more

Photo: KEVORK DJANSEZIAN, STF

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Spelling, 38, has been married to Dean McDermott since 2006, and the two have their own reality TV show, "Tori & Dean," on Bravo. She also cameoed on"90210" as Donna Martin, her "Beverly Hills, 90210" character. less

Spelling, 38, has been married to Dean McDermott since 2006, and the two have their own reality TV show, "Tori & Dean," on Bravo. She also cameoed on"90210" as Donna Martin, her "Beverly Hills, 90210" ... more

Photo: Dan Steinberg, FRE

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Before she was Bella Swan in the wildly popular "Twilight" franchise, Kristen Stewart starred opposite Jodie Foster in 2002's "Panic Room" at the age of 12. She also appeared in "Cold Creek Manor" at 13, "Zathura: A Space Adventure" at 15 and "In the Land of Women" at 17. less

Before she was Bella Swan in the wildly popular "Twilight" franchise, Kristen Stewart starred opposite Jodie Foster in 2002's "Panic Room" at the age of 12. She also appeared in "Cold Creek Manor" at 13, ... more

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In addition to "Twilight," Stewart, 21, played Joan Jett in 2010's "The Runaways" with Dakota Fanning, and will be seen in 2011's "On the Road." She also will play Snow White in one of two Snow White films due out in 2012, "Snow White and the Huntsman" with Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron. less

In addition to "Twilight," Stewart, 21, played Joan Jett in 2010's "The Runaways" with Dakota Fanning, and will be seen in 2011's "On the Road." She also will play Snow White in one of two Snow White films due ... more

Kenan Thompson, center, had his first movie credit in 1994, when he was 16, in "D2: The Mighty Ducks." Thompson would go on to be a Nickelodeon wunderkind, appearing on "All That" and "Kenan & Kel" before turning 18. less

Kenan Thompson, center, had his first movie credit in 1994, when he was 16, in "D2: The Mighty Ducks." Thompson would go on to be a Nickelodeon wunderkind, appearing on "All That" and "Kenan & Kel" before ... more

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Thompson, now 33, has been on "Saturday Night Live" since 2003. He has also appeared on the TV show "Psych" and voiced Greedy Smurf in "The Smurfs."

Thompson, now 33, has been on "Saturday Night Live" since 2003. He has also appeared on the TV show "Psych" and voiced Greedy Smurf in "The Smurfs."

Michelle Trachtenberg, right, 13 in this 1999 photo, also got her start on Nickelodeon, guest-starring on "Clarissa Explains It All" at the age of 8 and appearing as a regular on "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" at 9. She played the title role in 1996's "Harriet the Spy" and played Penny opposite Matthew Broderick in 1999's "Inspector Gadget." At 15, she was cast as Dawn Summers in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." less

Michelle Trachtenberg, right, 13 in this 1999 photo, also got her start on Nickelodeon, guest-starring on "Clarissa Explains It All" at the age of 8 and appearing as a regular on "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" ... more

Trachtenberg, 25, has a recurring role on "Gossip Girl" and "Weeds." She was in the '80s throwback movie "Take Me Home Tonight" earlier this year and was a guest star on the short-lived comedy "Love Bites."

Trachtenberg, 25, has a recurring role on "Gossip Girl" and "Weeds." She was in the '80s throwback movie "Take Me Home Tonight" earlier this year and was a guest star on the short-lived comedy "Love Bites."

Photo: Dan Steinberg, FRE

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Mae Whitman, bottom right, got her big break playing Bill Pullman's daughter in 1996's "Independence Day" when she was 8. By 18, Whitman had done voice work for the TV series "Johnny Bravo" and had appeared on "Chicago Hope," "JAG" and "State of Grace." less

Mae Whitman, bottom right, got her big break playing Bill Pullman's daughter in 1996's "Independence Day" when she was 8. By 18, Whitman had done voice work for the TV series "Johnny Bravo" and had appeared on ... more

Whitman, 23, continues to do voice work for Disney's "Tinker Bell" movies and is a regular on NBC's "Parenthood." She will appear in 2012's "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" with Paul Rudd and Emma Watson.

Whitman, 23, continues to do voice work for Disney's "Tinker Bell" movies and is a regular on NBC's "Parenthood." She will appear in 2012's "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" with Paul Rudd and Emma Watson.

Photo: Chris Pizzello, STF

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Michelle Williams was 18 when she was cast as bad girl Jennifer Lindley in the popular teen drama series "Dawson's Creek." Before that, Williams appeared in a couple of TV movies and a handful of TV series, including "Home Improvement" at 15 and "Step by Step" at 14. less

Michelle Williams was 18 when she was cast as bad girl Jennifer Lindley in the popular teen drama series "Dawson's Creek." Before that, Williams appeared in a couple of TV movies and a handful of TV series, ... more

Photo: SUZANNE PLUNKETT, STF

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Williams, now 31, has stuck to smaller movies, including 2010's acclaimed "Blue Valentine" with Ryan Gosling. She will play Glinda in 2013's "Oz: The Great and Powerful," a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz" starring Mila Kunis, James Franco and Rachel Weisz. She also plays Marilyn Monroe in "My Week with Marilyn," due in theaters in November. less

Williams, now 31, has stuck to smaller movies, including 2010's acclaimed "Blue Valentine" with Ryan Gosling. She will play Glinda in 2013's "Oz: The Great and Powerful," a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz" ... more

Elijah Wood was 13 when he starred in 1994's "North," directed by Rob Reiner, left. He played Huck Finn in 1993's "The Adventures of Huck Finn," and even appeared in "Back to the Future Part II" when he was 8, his first-ever screen credit. less

Elijah Wood was 13 when he starred in 1994's "North," directed by Rob Reiner, left. He played Huck Finn in 1993's "The Adventures of Huck Finn," and even appeared in "Back to the Future Part II" when he was 8, ... more

Photo: 1994 AP

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The 30-year-old Wood can now be found starring on the TV show "Wilfred" and has six movies coming up. He will return to his role as Frodo Baggins from "The Lord of the Rings" series for two of the films.

The 30-year-old Wood can now be found starring on the TV show "Wilfred" and has six movies coming up. He will return to his role as Frodo Baggins from "The Lord of the Rings" series for two of the films.

Photo: Victoria Will, FRE

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